The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Carlsbad, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 129 km
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£25 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:57 Carlsbad, CA | 2h00 | 06:57 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:18 Carlsbad, CA | 2h11 | 07:29 Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:18 Carlsbad, CA | 2h11 | 08:29 Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:57 Carlsbad, CA | 2h00 | 08:57 Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
![]() | 04:18 Carlsbad, CA | 2h11 | 06:29 Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 22:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Carlsbad, CA and Los Angeles, CA from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlsbad, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlsbad, CA and Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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